Summerfest by Loews Hotels
Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
Summerfest by Loews Hotels runs through Labor Day at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. The program infuses signature elements of the West End Nashville destination with summer-themed offerings.
SIP: Summerfest Spritz
Named after its creator, bartender Lois Boatman, and inspired by sipping on fresh-squeezed lemonade while boating along the Cumberland River, this citrus-forward cocktail is crafted with a tart lemon-infused vodka balanced with refreshing notes of grapefruit from the Combier Pamplemousse Rose and Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit, while fresh lemon garnishes the tall Collins glass.
I’m On A Boat
Created by Lois Boatman, the 30-year bartender at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza
- 1.5 oz. Deep Eddy lemon vodka
- 0.75 oz. Combier Pamplemousse Rose Liquor
- Top with Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit
Served in etched Collins glass. Garnished with lemon peel and lemon wheels in the cocktail.
Destination-Driven Craft Mocktail
For those looking to embrace a healthier option, all summer long, the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza mixology team has put equal attention into crafting a host of Summerfest Mocktails like the Nah-douken.
Nah-douken
This drink is a non-alcoholic riff on the “Hadouken” specialty cocktail currently offered at Mason Bar. Add 1.5oz SelvaRey rum to the shaker to create the adult version.
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- 1.5 oz. coconut cream
- 0.75 oz. lime juice
- 4-5 fresh raspberries
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- GARNISH: fresh raspberry, basil, pineapple fronds
Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake it up! Strain into prepared glass over crushed ice.
SEE: Summerfest Cultural Safari
Explore West End Nashville by foot, bike, public transit, and more. From amazing food to outdoor attractions to sporting events there is much to see and do this summer. Here’s our guide to summer fun in Nashville.
Discover Hidden Gems
- Centennial Park – Located within walking distance from Loews Vanderbilt, Centennial Park is home to the city’s iconic Parthenon, a full-size replica of the original in Greece including a 42-foot Athena statue. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a one-mile walking trail, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, a dog park, and more.
- Hillsboro Village – Conveniently located near Vanderbilt University, Hillsboro Village is home to a collection of shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants that make for a lovely way to spend the day exploring Nashville. Make sure to check out the Belmont Mansion and its gallery of iconic guitars.
- Music Row – Considered the heart of Nashville’s entertainment industry, Music Row is a short walk from the hotel. Spend the day exploring recording studios where iconic songs came to be. Studios include Historic RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded “How Great Thou Art” and Southern Ground Nashville where Foo Fighters recorded “Congregation.”
- Printers Alley – While most travelers to Nashville are familiar with the neon lights of Broadway, Printers Alley is a historic nightlife district filled with saloons and speakeasies that are typically not as crowded as the Lower Broadway honky-tonks. Groove to the sounds of Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, take the stage at Miss Kelli’s Karaoke and immerse yourself in a night of glam and glitter at a burlesque show at Skull’s Rainbow Room.
STAY - Exclusive Offer
Book the Summerfest Savings package and enjoy a $75 daily dining credit, up to two "I'm On a Boat" spritzes, complimentary valet parking for one vehicle, and luxury accommodations.
SWIMWEAR - LIVELY x Loews Hotels
New for 2023, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is proud to unveil a partnership with fashion brand, LIVELY. Throughout the summer months, guests at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel will receive exclusive discounts to the brand’s line of size-inclusive swimwear that empowers all to soak up the summer sun with confidence.
We can’t wait to Summerfest with you!
